I'm a natural beard Santa serving the Pensacola vicinity. I've always loved Christmas and enjoy making special memories for people of all age groups. As a student of Christian apologetics and an active mentor in Escambia schools, I take pride in being a positive, professional presence for our community. I would love to help make your event something people will remember fondly for years to come. Available all year for in-person Santa events. Background check (renewed annually) and insurance (carried via Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas) provided upon request. 100% of proceeds are donated to the Big Lagoon Kiwanis Foundation- a 501c3 serving veterans and children in our community.
5 reviews
Andy K.
July 7, 2026Santa's visit to our beach house was incredible, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Our granddaughters, 12 and 6 were visiting us at the beach for a week, we called it Christmas in July! As we won't see them in December. So we hired Kris Kringle, "Santa on Vacation" to drop by for a surprise visit. We left gifts on the porch for him to bring in. Both of the girls were awe struck and had a great time visiting with Santa, listening to a story, opening gifts and doing a Christmas crafts project (we provided).
He was so perfect for our event; even gave me goosebumps when he said remembered me a s child! We will definitely be calling on him again!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Kristin S.
December 27, 2025The kids and adults loved him!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Thank you! It was a delight visiting such a wonderful family. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
Jordan B.
December 13, 2024My kids(6&3) are usually skeptical about mall/event Santa performers but were genuinely excited to have the real Santa in our home. Kept their attention the entire time and read a great Christmas story! Would absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Grayson M.
November 22, 2024Kris Kringle provides maximum enjoyment for kids. He is fully committed to character and provides a backstory for why he is there visiting. He is great with kids, reading stories, and talking about Jesus is the reason for the season. His costume is also fully featured with multiple layers and items to build the character: a vest, a cane, and everything Christmas scented. Like he just stepped out of the North Pole.
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Joelle M.
November 22, 2024When my little girl opened the door to Santa, words cannot express her excitement. He looked like Santa, sounded like Santa, and even smelled like Santa! Santa came with a variety of books so that the one he picked matched perfect with what my little one would love. He even had a special letter format for her to write and send him a list. It was just absolutely PERFECT! I could not imagine a more magical evening.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
It was my honor, and this visit meant a lot to me knowing this is your precious girl's first real Christmas in a loving and Christian home!
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 600 minutes
A Real-Beard Santa Claus who just loves Christmas and everything about it.
I'm a retired software trainer for Oracle University, and now spend my time as a mentor in the community. I'm active with the Big Lagoon Kiwanis and we support many reading programs for children in public schools. 100% of my earnings as Pensacola Kris Kringle each year are donated to the BLK Foundation, which goes directly to veterans causes and reading programs for Escambia County school children. My real name is Jack Hierholzer and you are welcome to google me. I carry insurance through the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS), and I am also a member in good standing with the Worldwide Santa Clause Network (WWSCN) and the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS). When you book me, you are getting someone who takes portraying the single most recognizable person in the world seriously, does not break character, and can handle any audience with grace and humor.
Just a simple Santa who loves kids and storytelling.
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Jesus is the reason for the season, and I just love Christmas in general.
A fan and a nice chair to sit.
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